Secure yourself a table at this Ossington Strip charmer well in advance, because word's gotten out about the sweet miracle that is a sticky rib platter or an elk slider at this place. A small, quirky space with a lively vibe, Union 72 excels on a range of fronts. Its ambiance is warm, its back patio is splendidly tree-canopied, its staff is attentive, and its high-end, French-inspired menu is a constantly changing parade of predominantly meat-tastic delights. Potato-sprung sides - either frites with herbed salt and aioli or a kind of warm redskin potato salad with yogurt - arrive for the whole table to tuck into. A marbletop bar embraces the open kitchen, so diners can keep an eye on chef Teo Paul and his clever team as they prepare house-made pasta, terrine and cheese plates, and to-die-for charcuterie.more...See more text
There is a certain sequence of events that occurs at Union and it goes a little something like this: farm, chef, table. Executive Chef Teo Paul ensures that all of the products used in the kitchen at Union come from Ontario farms, including Blue Haven Farms, Hope Farms and StoneyField Elk Farm. The menus are updated daily for lunch and dinner service.
The Union has been one of Ossington Ave’s most revered restos since opening on the pre-gentrified strip in 2009. The dinner menu changes daily – ingredients are sourced from local farmers – and weekend brunch is every bit as gourmet. Think: Lardon salad (with fresh seasonal veggies), French-inspired spins on the classic eggs benny, and crispy polenta with poached eggs. You may not know exactly what will be on the menu, but you can be sure it’ll be delicious. Patio? Check.
One of Ossington’s most beloved eateries has been impressing diners of all ages and palates since 2009, with a slew of French-inspired fare (the menu changes daily and will include anything from oysters with lardon and breadcrumbs to tagliatelle with smoked herring and octopus). The cozy space is the wholly wonderful love child of a Parisian bistro and a quintessential Toronto neighbourhood spot, with exposed brick walls, a chandelier, and a wildlife mural that stretches the length of the restaurant. Oh, and they also do half-priced bottles of wine every Monday.